Module Descriptors
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
XCPD40593
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library
IT Facilities
Internet access
IT Facilities
Internet access
Module Indicative Content
Grief theories. Self awareness, particularly in relation to perspectives of death grief and cultural diversity. Develop an understanding of the use of contracts within the bereavement support relationship. Undertake role play and practical exercises to develop listening skills, self awareness and support. Working with strong feelings. Development of reflective work, support and supervision. Procedures for safe ethical practice. How grief occurs within a family culture and society context and how this can impact on individuals
Module Special Admissions Requirements
This course is not suitable for people who have experienced a recent close bereavement. Contact the module teaching team to discuss suitability of the course in these circumstances.
Interview prior to the course
Interview prior to the course
Module Texts
Bayliss, J. (2004) Counselling Skills in Palliative Care. Salisbury: Quay Books
Didion, J. (2006) The Year of Magical Thinking. New York : Harper Perennial
Graves, D. (2009) Talking With Bereaved People: an approach for structured and sensitive communication. London: Jessica Kingsley
Hockey, J., Katz, J. and Small, N. (eds) (2001) Grief, Mourning and Death Ritual. Buckingham: Open University Press
Didion, J. (2006) The Year of Magical Thinking. New York : Harper Perennial
Graves, D. (2009) Talking With Bereaved People: an approach for structured and sensitive communication. London: Jessica Kingsley
Hockey, J., Katz, J. and Small, N. (eds) (2001) Grief, Mourning and Death Ritual. Buckingham: Open University Press
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: (36)
A variety of training methods will be utilised including:
12 hours experiential learning reflective practice
12 hours case studies
4 hours interactive lectures
4 hours group work
4 hours directed reading
Independent Study Hours: (114)
50 hours reading, research and Blackboard activity
20 hours preparation for group work and tutorials
22 hours preparation for summative presentation
22 hours preparation for summative written assessment
A variety of training methods will be utilised including:
12 hours experiential learning reflective practice
12 hours case studies
4 hours interactive lectures
4 hours group work
4 hours directed reading
Independent Study Hours: (114)
50 hours reading, research and Blackboard activity
20 hours preparation for group work and tutorials
22 hours preparation for summative presentation
22 hours preparation for summative written assessment
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 2,500 reflective essay demonstrating analysis of personal learning of the bereavement support worker. This will be based upon a reflective diary completed during the course (addressing all LO's)
Formative:
A 15 minute Interactive role play observed by 2 members of the training team and another member whom the group had had not had significant contact with. This will demonstrate good self awareness and safe practice.
This must be undertaken before submitting the reflective assignment and completing the course.
Formative:
A 15 minute Interactive role play observed by 2 members of the training team and another member whom the group had had not had significant contact with. This will demonstrate good self awareness and safe practice.
This must be undertaken before submitting the reflective assignment and completing the course.